Pere David's Deer
(Elaphurus davidianus)
FUN FACTS
Animal Class: Mammals.
Distribution: China – Extinct in the wild.
Habitat: Valleys, grasslands, reed beds, marshes.
Diet: Herbivores. They mainly eat grasses and occasionally aquatic plants.
Appearance: Tan coat in the summer which changes to grey in the winter with large, partially webbed hooves.
Size: Adults can weigh up to 135 – 200kg. They can reach a height of 1.2m and a length of up to 2.2m.
Lifespan: Up to 18 years.
CONSERVATION STATUS
Extinct in the wild.
Population Trend
Unknown.
Threats
They went extinct in the wild due to habitat loss and overhunting.
Population
Unknown.
Did you know?
Père David’s Deer can sometimes grow 2 sets of antlers in one year!
See our Pere David’s Deer
Ponderosa Zoo is home to four Père David’s Deer, their names are Lily, Lotus, Mei and Armande. You can see them from the main car park, our zoo extension is under development.
Zoo – 01924 235276 / office@ponderosa-centre.co.uk
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Day Care – 01924 404154
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